Update: On October 7th, Kalamazoo Public Safety responded to 2020 E. Cork St, Sunny Mart, on a report of an Armed Robbery. Three suspects entered the establishment brandishing handguns, demanding money. One clerk was assaulted during the altercation. All three suspects fled the scene before officers arrived.

Since the crime occurred, Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division, Investigators from the Kalamazoo Valley Enforcement Team/COPS Division, and agents from Kalamazoo Probation and Parole worked as a team to identify suspects involved in this crime. Two of those suspects were arrested late yesterday afternoon, and are now being charged with the Armed Robbery.

Detectives were able to gather information regarding a 16 year old juvenile as one of the suspects involved. Detectives located the 16 year old Kalamazoo resident in an apartment on the west side of Kalamazoo. Also found with the juvenile was a loaded handgun and suspected marijuana. The juvenile was lodged at the Kalamazoo Juvenile Detention Center for Armed Robbery, CCW, Felony Firearm, and separate charges for the handgun and marijuana located when Detectives made contact with him.

The second suspect was located by Investigators from KVET/COPS Division. The 20 year old Kalamazoo resident was recently paroled for a previous Armed Robbery. Investigators conducted a search warrant where the suspect was located. Located inside the apartment was a .40 caliber handgun, ammunition, and body armor, all of which were used in the Armed Robbery. The suspect is currently lodged at the Kalamazoo County Jail on charges of Armed Robbery, Felony Firearm, CCW, Felon in Possession, Felonious Assault, Possession of Body Armor, and a Parole Warrant.

Kalamazoo Public Safety is still actively investigating this crime in attempts to locate and identify the third suspect involved. Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Kalamazoo, MI: On October 7, 2017 at approximately 10:06 p.m. Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Officers responded to 2020 E. Cork, the Sunny Mart, for a report of an armed robbery.

Three suspects entered the business brandishing handguns. A suspect struck a clerk and ordered him to the floor while a second suspect stole money from the cash register. The suspects then exited the store, and fled on foot. A police K9 conducted a track of the suspects, but they were not located.

The suspects were captured on surveillance camera footage and described as follows:

One suspect was a black male, and the other two were white or light-skinned males. All three were between approximately 5’8”- 6’0”. The black male suspect was wearing a dark-colored sleeveless shirt. The second suspect was wearing a long sleeve dark-colored Adidas brand hooded sweatshirt. The third suspect was wearing a long-sleeve dark-colored hooded sweatshirt. All three had bandanas covering their faces and all three were brandishing semiautomatic handguns.

Public Safety is requesting anyone with information about this crime to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, the Criminal Investigation Division at 337-8139, or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Kalamazoo, MI: On 9-22-17 at approximately 4:00 am KDPS Officers responded to 943 W. Lovell, the Circle K convenient store, for a report of a robbery.

A suspect entered the business and produced a handgun, pointed it at the clerk, and took cigarettes and an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect then left the store and quickly fled on foot. A police K9 conducted a track of the suspect but he was not located.

The suspect was captured on surveillance footage and described as the following:

Light skinned black male in his 40’s, approximately 5’10” tall with a medium build and missing a front tooth. The suspect was wearing white pants, a white t-shirt, a black jacket, a gray and black Detroit Tigers hat and white shoes. The suspect was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun. See attached photo.

Public Safety is requesting anyone with information about this crime to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, the Criminal Investigation Division at 337-8139, or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Kalamazoo, MI: On September 17, 2017, at about 3:21 am, Kalamazoo Public Safety Officers were dispatched to the report of a home invasion in the 900 block of Leebarton Ct. On arrival, officers interviewed five victims who reported being robbed at gun point while inside a residence. The victims reported having personal property taken from their person and that the suspects fled the area on foot. Officers secured the area and attempted a K9 track. However, the suspects were not located. None of the victims were injured.

The suspects were described as 4 black males who hid their faces. At least one suspect was described as possessing a handgun.

This case remains under investigation. Anyone who may have information regarding this investigation is asked to call Kalamazoo Public Safety at 337-8994 or Silent Observer at 343-2100 or www.kalamazoosilentobserver.com.

Kalamazoo, MI: On September 14, 2017 at approximately 02:30am KDPS officers responded to a gas station in the 4700 block of Stadium Drive for a report of an Armed Robbery.

A male and female had entered the business and the male suspect pointed a handgun at the store clerk and demanded money. The two suspects then left the store and quickly fled on foot. A police K9 conducted a track of the suspects which led to a nearby parking lot.

Officers were able to check surveillance footage and learned that the two suspects had previously been in the store minutes before the robbery. The two suspects left the store in a vehicle but later returned on foot and committed the robbery.

The following suspect descriptions were obtained:

Suspect #1: Black male in his mid 20’s approximately 5’10”-6’00” tall with a medium build. This suspect was wearing dark gray colored pants, a light gray hooded sweatshirt, black shoes, and was armed with a handgun.

Suspect #2: Black female in her mid 20’s approximately 5’06”, 130 pounds wearing a light gray hooded sweatshirt, pajama style jeans, and white tennis shoes. This suspect was also wearing a T-shirt under the sweatshirt with the letters, “U and I,” visible.

Suspect Vehicle: The two suspects were driving a 2011-2013 Ford Focus 4 door that was a bright red color.

Public Safety is requesting anyone with information about this crime to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, the Criminal Investigation Division at 337-8139, or Silent Observer at 343-2100.

Kalamazoo, MI: On September 13, 2017 at approximately 12:52am KDPS officers responded to the 1600 block of Lane Blvd in reference to a 22 year old female and a 17 year old male being robbed at gun point by two individuals.

The male and female victims were providing a ride to the two individuals. When they arrived at their destination in the 1600 block of Lane Blvd they were robbed at gun point and physically assaulted by these individuals. The suspects then fled on foot and have not been located.

The following suspect descriptions were obtained:

Suspect #1: White male approximately 27 years old last seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt, fitted hat and in possession of a backpack.

Suspect #2: White male approximately 25 years old, with a full black beard, He is approximately 5 foot 11 inches tall and was last seen wearing eye glasses and a white t-shirt.

Public Safety is requesting anyone with information about this crime to contact the Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety at 337-8994, the Criminal Investigation Division at 337-8139, or Silent Observer at 343-2100.